From the Sidelines to the Council Chamber: Reflections from the Mayor of Porirua
Column by Anita Baker, Mayor of Porirua City. Recently, I was asked to give a talk to a group of secondary school students about how […]
Latest news…
The Goalposts Keep Moving
Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage […]
Metlink Off-Peak Fares Jump 40%
Metlink’s advertised 2.2% fare increase takes effect Tuesday 1 July, but off-peak commuters will feel a much sharper sting, as Snapper card discounts drop from […]
Election Nominations Open 4th of July
Welcome to the Porirua Election Hub 2025: Your go-to source for everything you need to know about the 2025 Porirua City Council election. From key […]
Police investigate Sexual Assault on Porirua Walking Track
Police are continuing investigations into a sexual assault that occurred on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track near Porirua on the afternoon of Wednesday, 18 June. […]
Website Launched to Help Survivors Access Historic Care Records
Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua has unveiled a new online platform, kōnae.org.nz, designed to help individuals and whānau access personal records related to historic abuse in […]
Cancer Society opens new community hub in North City
The Cancer Society has opened the doors to a new, expanded hub in the heart of Porirua, aiming to better support whānau affected by cancer […]
Culture, Celebration and Connection shine at Tairangi School
Tairangi School has wrapped up a vibrant Term 2 with a powerful trio of events celebrating culture, achievement, and community spirit. Students and staff marked […]
Porirua Housing Cuts – A Betrayal
Op-ed by Cr Geoff Hayward & Cr Josh Trlin In 2018, the Labour Government made a bold commitment to Porirua East: to work alongside Ngāti […]
Porirua Serves Up Burger Love
Porirua will be sizzling with flavour this August as local eateries and venues dive into the love-themed festivities of Visa Wellington On a Plate 2025. […]